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PEOPLE DAILY \ Monday, December 22, 2014 tMPs set forum lo oversee new aw discharge Newly-formed outfit members say if properly implemented, law will help in fight against terrorism by Anthony Mwangi @PeopleDailyKe Some MPs from across the political divide have formed the Usalama Kenya Forum to oversee the implementation of the just enacted security laws. The legislators said it is disturbing to see some of their colleagues and civil society groups cite human rights’ concerns for criminals who have attacked Kenyans, destroyed property and killed innocent people. Addressing a press conference at a Nairobi hotel yesterday, the MPs led by convenors, Tirus Ngahu (Kiharu) and John Munuve (Mwingi North) said they will support the government in implementing the new law to curtail the activities of dangerous armed external enemies. “We are living under a serious threat posed by groups such as alShabaab, AlQaeda and their local adherents. The only way to deal with such is to come up with legislation to address the menace,” said Ngahu. Others in the group include Tia Galgalo (Isiolo County), John Kiaraho (Ol Kalao), Victor Munyaka (Machakos Town), Denis Waweru (Dagore- tti South) and Jude Jomo ( Kiambu Town). They said the security laws which was assented into law by President Uhuru Kenyatta last week, is the most comprehensive legislation on security in decades. The new law they said, will guarantee full protection to the security and human rights groups, citizens and those residing and working in the country as well as refugees and asylum- seekers. Terror threats “The law is not new. It is simply rationalises existing security laws to enable the government deal with the new security threats posed by terrorism. It is the best instrument of security to deal with terror threats,”said Munyaka. Waweru said the law has given the President powers to deal with terror and other security-related matters. “We believe the new law will enable the government to protect the fundamental human rights of Kenyans, and in particular their right to life and protection of their property,” he said. by Clement Kamau @PeopleDailyKe Kiambu leaders have hit out at US government for terming the recently passed anti-terror laws retrogressive. They told the American government to keep off Kenya’s affairs, adding that being a sovereign State, the country has the right to make its own laws. Led by Limuru MP Kiragu Chege and his Lari counterpart Mburu Kahangara, the leaders accused the US government of double-standards, saying it was unfortunate to hear it faults the Act at the behest of the Opposition. The leaders also accused the Opposition of playing politics with security matters. Kiragu urged Opposition leader Raila Odinga to first read the Act before inciting Kenyans to go to the streets to oppose it. He said new laws do not breach the Bill of Right as claimed by the Opposition, adding that the government should implement it to the letter. Rights lobby urges government to reconsider stand on security Act by Bernice Mbugua @BerniceMuhindi Human Rights Watch, an international NGO, has urged the government to reconsider its stand on the new security law, saying it undermines the basic rights and freedoms as enshrined in the Constitution and international human rights law. In a statement to the newsrooms, the group’s deputy director- Africa chapter Leslie Lefkow said the law will limit the rights of arrested and the accused and limits freedoms of expression. Resolve security “Laws that violate fundamental rights and are open to abuse by security forces cannot resolve security crisis,” Lefkow said, adding that both the security mechanisms and human rights groups should be protected. The organisation and other hu- man rights groups claimed that the law flouts Kenya’s obligations toward refugees and asylum seekers, forcing them into camps and capping the number allowed in Kenya which violates the international law. “Authorities need to focus on how Kenyan security agencies have long violated human rights with impunity, and not empower these forces further,” she said. Khalwale, Savula differ in public over Uhuru move by Deniss Lumiti @dlumiti Kakamega leaders differed at a funeral ceremony over the new security laws passed by the National Assembly and assented on by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya and Senator Boni Khalwale hit out at the Jubilee-allied MPs for passing the laws, saying they contravene the Constitution. They said Kenyans voted for a new Constitution to enjoy greater freedoms, and that the amendments to the Security Act would slide the country back to dictatorship. “President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto are products of the dictatorial Kanu regime under Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi and want to take us back to the dark era. We will not accept that,” said Khalwale. However, MPs Bernard Shinali (Ikolomani) and Ayub Savula (Lugari) disagreed saying the Act was for the good of the country as it would empower the President to decisively deal with terrorists and other criminals. Security legislation was rushed, says Emaase A Jubilee MP has admitted that the controversial security bill passed last Thursday was done in a hurry. The Teso south MP Mary Emaase regretted the manner in which her fellow legislators passed the bill. The URP MP said both Cord and Jubilee MPs were never given a chance to debate and hear the amendments on the bill. The MP said the bill will impact negatively on Kenyans and pleaded that they could have been given time to make some amendments. “My first responsibility is to my constituents and then Kenyans. I cannot pass things which I know will impact negatively on my people,’’ she said. — YUSUF MASIBO Sotik leaders condemn ‘water splashing’ incident Bomet MCAs from Sotik constituency are demanding an apology from Homa Bay Women’s Rep Gladys Wanga for splashing water on the National Assembly deputy Speaker Joyce Laboso. Speaking to journalists in Kericho town yesterday, the more than 20 MCAs led by John Ng’etich and John Malel gave Wanga a week-ultimatum to apologise, failure to which they will mobilise residents to hold peaceful demonstrations over the barbaric behaviour. “We demand her apology for splashing water on Laboso during the passing of Security Laws in parliament. We will hold huge protests and even burn her effigy if she fails to do that. Laboso must be accorded respect because she is our leader,” the duo said. The MCAs welcomed the passing and signing into law by President Uhuru Kenyatta the Security Laws (Amendment 2014) saying it is a step in the right direction. — PHILIP YEGON Worshippers at Uhuru Park, during the annual Kameme thanksgiving service. The service conducted by preachers from Jesus Winner Ministries, led by Rev Edward Mwai, was attended by Thousands of Kameme fans and popular radio presenters yesterday. PHOTO: AYUB MUIYURO Kiambu leaders tell off US over anti-terror law ROUND-UP OF DAY’S EVENTS SECURITY LAW Law has been termed by the Opposition retrogressive and unconstitutional, saying it will turn Kenya into police State. Jubilee MPs have backed the law, saying it will give the President powers to deal with security matters decisively. NEWS BEAT KENYA’S No. 1 FREE NEWSPAPER Annual Thanksgiving 5